Origins and Expansion of the Inca Empire

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What did the Inca civilization celebrate during the summer solstice?

The festival of the harvest (correct)

The beginning of winter

The advent of spring

The birth of their leaders

Which traditional Inca game involves climbing a greased pole?

Greased pole (correct)

Running race

Wrestling

Ball game

What variety of food was an important part of the Inca diet?

Potatoes (correct)

Pasta

Rice

Soybeans

What is one activity suggested for students regarding Inca games?

Organize a festival and teach the games to visitors Signup and view all the answers

What challenge does Artie face when learning about Inca games?

Language barrier with Quipu rules Signup and view all the answers

What format should the rules for the games be presented to Artie?

In English Signup and view all the answers

What kind of method is suggested for building a sun clock in the classroom?

In small groups Signup and view all the answers

Which item did the Incas use for record-keeping?

Quipu Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of quipus in the Inca civilization?

To keep track of numbers Signup and view all the answers

Which god was considered the main god of agriculture by the Incas?

Inti Signup and view all the answers

What types of food constituted the majority of the Inca diet?

A variety of crops including potatoes and quinoa Signup and view all the answers

Who was Mama Quilla in relation to Inti?

His wife and mother Signup and view all the answers

How many people were estimated to be part of the Inca civilization at its peak?

6 to 12 million Signup and view all the answers

What was a common misconception about the Inca civilization?

They had a written language Signup and view all the answers

What role did Pachamama play in Incan mythology?

The earth's mother goddess Signup and view all the answers

What did the Inca civilization primarily rely on for sending food items across the empire?

Road systems Signup and view all the answers

What was one key aspect of the Incan educational system for administrators?

Emphasis on community values Signup and view all the answers

How did the Incas maintain control of their large empire?

By overwhelming enemies with a great army Signup and view all the answers

What type of festival do some modern cultures celebrate that originates from Inca traditions?

Inti Raymi Signup and view all the answers

What language did the people of the Inca civilization primarily speak?

Kichwa Signup and view all the answers

What was a common characteristic of the education for upper-class Inca women?

Studying to become priestesses Signup and view all the answers

What was the obligation for all non-native speakers in the Inca empire?

To learn the Inca language Signup and view all the answers

What did lower-class men primarily rely on for their education?

Instruction by their fathers or uncles Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Incas have a system of slavery?

To punish conquered enemies Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial location of the Inca empire before it expanded?

Cuzco village Signup and view all the answers

Who was the remarkable leader credited with the expansion of the Inca empire?

Pachacuti Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the strategies Pachacuti used to encourage tribal alliances?

Sharing tales of his greatness Signup and view all the answers

What role did road systems play in the expansion of the Inca empire?

To facilitate quick travel and communication Signup and view all the answers

What was a common practice of the Inca towards local elites in conquered areas?

Presenting art and luxury goods Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Sapa Inca in Inca society?

He was considered a direct descendant of the sun god. Signup and view all the answers

What was a key feature of the Incan administration that helped maintain order?

A centralized system of viceroys managing regions. Signup and view all the answers

How long did the Inca empire exist roughly before the Spanish arrival?

About 200 years Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Spanish arrival in 1532 on the Inca empire?

It marked the end of the Inca empire's dominance Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the chasquis in Inca society?

They acted as runners in the mail system. Signup and view all the answers

How might knots in quipus have been used, besides for numerical representation?

To represent words or ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main means used for resisting incorporation into the Inca empire?

Military force Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes Inca civilization's approach to governance?

It relied on a centralized system with various levels of leadership. Signup and view all the answers

What distance could the Inca mail system cover daily?

200 - 400 kilometers per day. Signup and view all the answers

Which deity was the creator god in Inca mythology?

Viracocha Signup and view all the answers

What role did the council play in the governance of Inca society?

It assisted the Sapa Inca in governance. Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did the Inca use to promote peaceful cohabitation with conquered societies?

They shared food and provided protection. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a significant contributing factor to the Inca Empire's expansion?

The inclusion of different cultures' resources and ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What caused vulnerabilities that made the Inca susceptible to conquest?

Internal civil strife and unfamiliar threats. Signup and view all the answers

What element of the Inca communication system is specifically mentioned?

Knotted strings used to convey messages. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Inca allow conquered communities to maintain?

Their own gods and religious practices. Signup and view all the answers

At its peak, what geographical range did the Inca Empire cover?

From Santiago, Chile to southern Colombia. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of support did the Inca provide to surrounding communities in need?

Food during times of shortage. Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of clothing that may have been worn by Manco Capac?

Incorporation of feathers and fine weavings. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Inca Empire Origins

The Inca empire began as a small tribe in Cuzco, located in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Pachacuti, an important leader, expanded the empire by spreading stories of his power and excellence to neighboring tribes, encouraging them to join.
The name Pachacuti means "earth-shaker."
The Inca empire grew through absorbing other groups peacefully and sharing Inca culture and language.
The empire expanded through a network of roads that were developed to facilitate communication and the movement of troops.

Inca Expansion

The Inca leaders after Pachacuti used similar strategies for expansion.
Tupac Inca expanded the empire northwards to Quito.
Improved roads, developed from earlier civilizations, allowed faster travel and troop movement.
The Inca shared food and offered protection, encouraging peaceful assimilation into the empire.
Inca shared food and offered protection to conquered groups to encourage peaceful integration.
The Inca expanded their empire from Chile to southern Colombia.

Inca Society

The Inca social structure was hierarchical.
The Sapa Inca, considered a direct descendant of the sun god Inti, was the highest authority.
The Sapa Inca had a council and 4 viceroys to oversee the 4 regions of the empire (suyos).
Curacas (governors) led local communities.
Inspectors oversaw work to ensure efficiency and keep the empire organized.
The Inca had a complex system of roads, which allowed for quick communication. This system utilized runners called chasquis.

Inca Communication

The Inca used a system of knotted strings called quipu as an essential way of communicating and recording information.
The quipu's use was beyond simply counting, as some think the quipu also served as a written language.
The Chasqui system of runners delivered messages and information across the enormous Inca empire.

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Explore the beginnings and growth of the Inca Empire, originating from a small tribe in Cuzco. Learn about significant leaders like Pachacuti and Tupac Inca, and how they expanded their empire through peaceful assimilation and improved infrastructure. This quiz covers the key strategies and cultural exchanges that defined the Inca period.